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Norwalk, CT · standard

ZIP Code 06850

Fairfield County, Connecticut - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

18,078
1,040/sq mi
$123,633
Median income
$581,200
Median home value
51.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Norwalk pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 8%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 10%
home value, US ZIPs
1,040
people per sq mi
54%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06850 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 06850 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Norwalk, Fairfield County, Connecticut, home to 18,078 residents across 17.4 square miles, a density of 1,040 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 06850 skews affluent, with a median household income of $123,633 (9% above the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $65,941. Local economic indicators show a 8.1% poverty rate alongside 6.0% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $581,200 (34% above the state average); renters pay a median of $2,170 monthly, and 54.1% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 51.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40, and the average commute is 27 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 06850, plus 6 more within Fairfield County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 06850

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Norwalk, CT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06850.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 06850, Norwalk, CT · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

18,078

Population

17.4

Area (sq mi)

1,040

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06850?

40.0

Median Age

47.5%

Male

52.5%

Female

27.2%

Foreign-Born

White 48.8%
African American 14.7%
Asian 5.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.8%
Hispanic or Latino 30.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$123,633

Median Household Income

+9% vs state

$65,941

Per Capita Income

8.1%

Poverty Rate

6.0%

Unemployment Rate

27.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 06850 ranks nationally

Norwalk, CT household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$123,633 Top 8% higher than 92% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 70.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 51.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

8,598

Total Housing Units

8,138

Occupied Units

460

Vacant Units

2.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 54.1%
Renter 45.9%

$581,200

Median Home Value

+34% vs state

$2,170

Median Rent

1969

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+5.7%

YoY Change (2024)

205

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+105%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06850 have increased 5.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +105% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -0.6% 143
2021 +12.4% 161
2022 +9.8% 177
2023 +9.6% 194
2024 +5.7% 205

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 499 business establishments in ZIP 06850, employing approximately 5,466 people with a combined annual payroll of $516,104,000.

499

Businesses

5,466

Employees

$516.1M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 75 15.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 53 10.6%
Construction 50 10.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 50 10.0%
Other services (except public administration) 50 10.0%
Accommodation and food services 47 9.4%
Retail trade 45 9.0%
Finance and insurance 30 6.0%
Wholesale trade 20 4.0%
Manufacturing 19 3.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 16 3.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 13 2.6%
Educational services 10 2.0%
Utilities 7 1.4%
Transportation and warehousing 7 1.4%
Information 5 1.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 06850 vs 06856 →

ZIP 06850 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 06850 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 06850 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 06850 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
06856 Norwalk, CT 3 1.6 mi
06854 Norwalk, CT 29,100 2.7 mi
06851 Norwalk, CT 26,703 2.2 mi
06853 Norwalk, CT 3,646 4.0 mi
06855 Norwalk, CT 7,892 3.3 mi
06897 Wilton, CT 18,071 5.6 mi
06820 Darien, CT 20,732 3.9 mi
06840 New Canaan, CT 19,738 3.7 mi
06907 Stamford, CT 9,016 4.4 mi
06880 Westport, CT 26,647 5.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Fairfield County

06902 standard
Stamford, CT
Pop: 63,406
06810 standard
Danbury, CT
Pop: 49,482
06606 standard
Bridgeport, CT
Pop: 46,236
06484 standard
Shelton, CT
Pop: 39,559
06611 standard
Trumbull, CT
Pop: 36,091
06824 standard
Fairfield, CT
Pop: 33,900

Related Areas

Fairfield County Norwalk, CT Connecticut

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06850 in? ▼
ZIP code 06850 (Norwalk) is located in Fairfield County, Connecticut. Fairfield County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/fairfield-ct.
What is the population of ZIP code 06850? ▼
ZIP code 06850 in Norwalk, CT has a population of 18,078 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06850? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 06850 is $123,633, which is 62% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06850? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 06850 is $581,200, which is 109% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06850? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 06850 is White at 48.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 30.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06850? ▼
ZIP code 06850 has 499 business establishments employing approximately 5,466 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06850? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06850 are: Health care and social assistance (75), Professional, scientific, and technical services (53), Construction (50). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06850? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06850 increased by 5.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 105%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 06850? ▼
In ZIP code 06850, 70.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 51.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 06850? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06850 is 27.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 06850? ▼
In ZIP code 06850, approximately 54.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 45.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06850? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06850 is 8.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.